Dropzone
- February 15, 2017
- Sparkypants Studios LLC
Get on Steam"Dropzone for PC is a Free-to-Play-Game that combines intense action with deep strategic planning and customization. Players control squads of three mighty war machines in an explosive 15-minute battle for dominance. Powered by the Sparkle Engine, a game engine built from the ground up for competitive online play, Dropzone is the Next Generation of RTS." "Select your three combat rigs and their p…
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Reviews
- Dropzone offers a unique blend of RTS and MOBA elements, allowing players to control multiple customizable rigs, which adds depth and strategy to gameplay.
- The game features fast-paced matches with a clear 15-minute timer, making it easy to fit into a player's schedule without lengthy commitments.
- The community is friendly and engaged, with active developers who listen to player feedback and provide regular updates.
- The game suffers from a lack of a player base, leading to long matchmaking times and difficulty finding matches, which diminishes the multiplayer experience.
- Many players feel that the game lacks variety in character models and abilities, making it feel repetitive and unoriginal over time.
- There are concerns about the game's balance and the potential for pay-to-win mechanics, especially with the introduction of microtransactions and loot crates.
- gameplay19 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as fast-paced and engaging, featuring a variety of classes and customizable pilots that allow for strategic depth and interesting mechanics. Players appreciate the smooth controls and polished design, although some note that the core gameplay may feel familiar compared to other free-to-play titles. Overall, the game offers a fun and dynamic experience, despite minor bugs.
“The gameplay itself has depth, specifically around your decisions in game.”
“Amazing game, fast-paced, customizable with interesting units, mechanics, and combos.”
“The gameplay is smooth and fun.”
“The gameplay is not really anything new.”
“But the main problem here is that the core game basically already exists in other free-to-play games; why wait for the devs to sort out the balance issues and lower the price, when there is so little in the way of original gameplay?”
“See, I know I struggle with RTS games or just don't have the patience to get good at them, so I don't know if my difficulty in controlling all three mechs is just because I struggle with RTS games, but I think the game would be a lot better if you could do 3v3 while controlling 1 mech. Same game mechanics, just let me control one.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding in the game involves farming hives and defeating spawned monsters to collect resources, akin to mechanics found in other competitive MOBAs. However, many express frustration over the excessive grinding or monetary investment needed to remain competitive, alongside issues with last-hitting mechanics and team dynamics.
“Tons of grinding or $$$ required to compete, irrational last hitting nonsense, weird social games with your teammates, blah blah blah.”
“All you gotta do is farm hives and the monsters that spawn out of them (pretty much similar to zergs from Starcraft) and collect cores that will appear when they're destroyed.”
“- A competitive MOBA that has captured the highlights of the genre such as forming a balanced team, capturing a map objective, and a little bit of farming.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and interesting aesthetics, contributing positively to the overall gameplay experience.
“Fun gameplay, good graphics, interesting mechanics, good pricing.”
“The aesthetics are interesting.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game revolves around unlocking masteries and levels through the completion of missions and tasks, offering a structured progression. Additionally, players can engage in PvE co-op modes, allowing them to participate in swarm missions rather than competing against others, enhancing the narrative experience through collaborative gameplay.
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, with users reporting smooth performance and minimal issues during gameplay.
“Performance-wise, the game runs amazingly.”
“The optimization in this game is top-notch, providing a smooth experience even on lower-end hardware.”
“I was impressed by how well the game is optimized; it maintains a steady frame rate throughout.”
“The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, especially in crowded areas, making it frustrating to play.”
“I experienced frequent crashes and long loading times, which severely impacted my enjoyment of the game.”
“The optimization feels rushed; textures often pop in and out, and the overall performance is inconsistent.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's ability to blend two favorite genres, resulting in a competitive experience that encourages replayability.
“It combines my two favorite genres and creates a replayable competitive experience.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the dynamic events and character interactions.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be buggy, which is expected given its early access status.
“It's definitely buggy, but it's in early access, so that's understandable.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
“I experienced a lot of lag and instability during gameplay.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and voice acting in the game have received positive feedback, with users expressing enjoyment for both elements.
“I am really enjoying the music and the voice acting.”
